Explore Indiana’s Growing Clinical and Genomic Data Resource

Indiana’s Life Sciences Health Data Asset now has a name: Provena Consortium.

Join AnalytiXIN and BioCrossroads FrameWORX for a virtual Spotlight Series introducing the consortium and the partners building it.

Provena Consortium is a consent-based clinical and genomic data resource created through a partnership among Indiana University, IU Health, Eli Lilly and Company, and the Indiana Health Information Exchange. It brings together whole-genome sequencing and longitudinal clinical information, with the ability to recontact participants for future research and clinical trial opportunities.

More than 90,000 participants have consented to date, with a goal of reaching 250,000 by early 2029.

During the session, attendees will:

  • See a live demonstration of the Provena Consortium research portal
  • Learn how researchers, life sciences companies and other institutions can engage with the resource
  • Explore how the consortium is supporting clinical trial enrollment, precision medicine and cross-institutional research
  • Hear what is ahead as the resource continues to grow

Speakers include:

  • Darshan Shah, EVP, Data and AnalytiXIN, Central Indiana Corporate Partnership
  • Yunlong Liu, PhD, Professor of Medical and Molecular Genetics, Indiana University School of Medicine
  • Brooke Patz, Senior Project Manager, Indiana Biobank
  • Tim Ryan, Vice President of Outcomes Research, Diabetes, Obesity and Complications Research, Eli Lilly and Company

This session is especially relevant for life sciences researchers, industry partners and health system leaders across Indiana.

Presented by AnalytiXIN in partnership with BioCrossroads FrameWORX.

Event details

Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: Noon to 1 p.m. ET
Location: Virtual

 

Register for the CTSI 2026 Annual Meeting

The Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute will host its 2026 Annual Meeting, “Genetic Medicine from Sequence to Solution,” on Friday, September 18, at Hine Hall on the IU Indianapolis campus.

The program will feature researchers from Indiana’s leading research institutions presenting work across gene therapy, pharmacogenomics, cancer biology, immunotherapy, neuroregeneration, metabolism and precision medicine.

Kevin Campbell, PhD, of the University of Iowa and recipient of the 2026 August M. Watanabe Prize in Translational Research, will deliver the keynote address on molecular mechanisms and therapeutic strategies for muscular dystrophy.

The meeting will also include a research showcase, a panel discussion about translating advances in genetic medicine into patient care and a plenary presentation by Andrew Harmon, PhD, of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. A networking reception will follow the program.

This is an in-person event. Registration is required.

Event details

Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Hine Hall Auditorium, IU Indianapolis
Address: 875 W. North Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Indiana’s Innovation Clusters

Industry clusters share common markets for their end products, use similar technologies and depend on common labor force skills. Clusters enhance rivalry leading to new products and services and result in sustainable competitive advantages for firms within them.

Indiana possesses three life sciences industry clusters – in Indianapolis, Bloomington and Warsaw – along with related start-ups concentrated near its major universities. 

Speakers and panelists will provide updates as to the latest in the clusters and governmental and private efforts to further sustain them.

Friday, April 30

11:30 to 12:00 pm  Registration
12:00 to 1:30 pm    Lunch and Keynote
1:30 to 1:45 pm      Break
1:45 to 3:15 pm      Panel
3:15 to 3:30 pm      Summary and Wrap-up
3:30 to 4:00 pm      Networking

Click the button to register. Student rates are available.

Additional 2026-27 Indiana Life Sciences Collaboration Conference Series Events

Pharma’s Future Landscape

Dec. 4, 2026 (11:30 am-4 pm)

 

Advancing Life Science Research through an Exploration of Drug, Medical Device and Healthcare Quality

April 30, 2027 (11:30am-4pm)

Indiana Life Sciences Collaboration Conference Series: Advancing Life Science Research through an Exploration of Drug, Medical Device and Healthcare Quality

This research conference will examine life science quality challenges in light of the dramatic marketplace changes currently being experienced in today’s economy. Content will include three keynote addresses from academic, industry and regulatory experts. 

We will also have several academic research paper presentations, accompanied by a best paper award of $500. There will also be significant time for networking to help foster collaborative connections between life science companies, regulators and academic researchers.

Friday, Feb 26

Click the button to register. Student rates are available.

Additional 2026-27 Indiana Life Sciences Collaboration Conference Series Events

Indiana’s Innovation Clusters

Feb 26, 2027 (8:45AM-4PM)

Pharma’s Future Landscape

December 4, 2026 (11:30am-4pm)

Pharma’s Future Landscape

Over the next five years, the pharma industry will continue undergoing major changes. 

Opportunities and challenges range from where new therapies will come from, the role of AI in the business, the continuing impact of drug price negotiations, and changes in the payer landscape to new regulatory approval paths and the reshoring of supply chains. 

Experienced industry professionals and close observes will “look in their crystal balls” to share their thoughts as to how things will continue to evolve.

Friday, December 4

11:30 to 12:00pmRegistration
12:00 to 1:30 pmLunch and Keynote
1:30 to 1:45 pmBreak
1:45 to 3:15pm

Afternoon Panel

3:30 to 4:00pm

Wrap Up & Networking

Click the button to register. Student rates are available.

Additional 2026-27 Indiana Life Sciences Collaboration Conference Series Events

Indiana’s Innovation Clusters

Feb 26, 2027 (8:45AM-4PM)

Advancing Life Science Research through an Exploration of Drug, Medical Device and Healthcare Quality

April 30, 2027 (11:30am-4pm)

The Harba Foundation Golf Outing Benefitting Alzheimer's Association

Thursday, September 24, 2026
River Glen Country Club | 12010 Clubhouse Dr, Fishers, IN 4603

On Thursday, September 24th, Harba is teaming up with the Indiana University School of Medicine Stark Institute to host the day at River Glen Country Club. All proceeds, including sponsorships, will be donated to the fight to change that.

Event Details

Thursday, September 24, 2026
River Glen Country Club
12010 Clubhouse Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
 
Format:
Four Person Scramble
 
Cost:
$600 Foursome
$150 Individual

Schedule of Events:
11:30 AM – Arrival time/Check-In/Range Balls/Warm Up
12:15 PM – Opening Remarks
12:30 PM – Shotgun Start
5:30 PM – Dinner/Award Ceremony/Raffle Winners
 

A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are available, offering visibility and promotional recognition throughout the event. Contact Harba to learn more!


Questions?
Reach out to Wade Franchville at [email protected]

2026 OrthoWorx Summit:
Shaping the future of Indiana’s orthopedic industry

OrthoWorx will bring together leaders from across orthopedics, talent development, community enrichment and innovation for its inaugural OrthoWorx Summit.

Through keynote presentations, panel discussions and focused breakout sessions, attendees will explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the Orthopedic Capital of the World®. The afternoon will create space to exchange ideas, strengthen connections and advance collaborative work supporting the region’s orthopedic industry and communities.

Keynote speaker and panelist announcements are coming soon.

 

Event Details

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center
610 Wooster Road
Winona Lake, IN 46590

Cost: $50

Employees of participating OrthoWorx partner organizations may be eligible for discounted registration. Please check the registration page for details or contact Amaris Ackermann at [email protected] for a discount code before registering.

Explore practical ways to put AI to work inside your organization

The Central Indiana AI Roadshow will bring together business, workforce and community leaders for a practical morning focused on real-world AI adoption.

Designed for organizations at different stages of the AI journey, the session will move from insight to action with a focused overview of Indiana’s AI landscape, examples of how AI is being applied across business operations, workforce and strategy, and interactive workshops to help attendees identify opportunities inside their own organizations.

Participants will hear from industry leaders, explore available resources and take part in guided discussions designed to clarify where AI can create value, what constraints may need to be addressed and how organizations can begin moving toward implementation.

Agenda:
8:00 to 8:30 a.m.
Registration, Breakfast and Networking

8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Welcome and Industry Examples

9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Workshops

Who should attend:
This session is designed for business and workforce leaders who are responsible for solving problems, improving operations and guiding organizational strategy. CEOs, business owners, operations leaders, CIOs, CTOs, IT leaders, HR and workforce development leaders, strategy teams and economic development partners are encouraged to attend.

Please register in advance.

Attend an AI Roadshow in your region

The Central Indiana AI Roadshow is part of a statewide series designed to help Indiana organizations better understand, evaluate and implement AI.

Additional roadshows will be held in regions across the state. Business, workforce and community leaders are encouraged to attend the session that best fits their location and schedule.

View upcoming AI Roadshows

Upcoming Event

Join ISHHRA for an in-person, one-day program focused on the policies, compliance considerations, and best practices surrounding the employment of minors in healthcare. This timely event brings together healthcare HR leaders, legal experts, educators, and workforce partners to share practical insights and real-world strategies supporting responsible workforce development.

Who Should Attend
  • Healthcare HR professionals and leaders
  • Hospital executives and recruiters
  • Legal and compliance professionals
  • Educators and workforce pipeline leaders
  • Healthcare vendors and workforce partners
BioCrossroads’ Sr. Director of Workforce Development – Healthcare, Cassie Squillace, will join the afternoon panel: From Classroom to Career: Educator Partnerships in Healthcare Workforce Development.
 

Event Details:
April 30th, 2026 | 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
Hancock Health Wellness Center
4055 Roy Wilson Way, New Palestine, IN 46163

Center for the Business of Life Sciences

Besides the new FDA commissioner, within the past year, there have been significant changes in senior leadership at the agency. These leaders bring new perspectives across a wide range of topics including clinical trials, new product approvals, off-label usage, the role of AI, domestic and international site inspections, etc. Experienced industry professionals will share their opinions as to the opportunities and challenges represented by them and their thoughts as to how things could continue to evolve.

Event Details

Friday, May 1, 2026 | 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
Cook Medical World Headquarters

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